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Setting the mode (➝p.41)

[.SPORT]

Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds.

[8NIGHT]

Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes. A picture is taken with a slow shutter of up to 4 seconds.

CHECK

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake, because a picture is taken with a slow shutter.

[ NATURAL LIGHT]

This mode produces beautiful images that retain the natural ambience when shots are taken in low-light conditions.

This mode is also ideal for shooting indoor or situations where the flash cannot be used.

Camera sets the high-sensitivity setting when selecting the Natural light mode. This mode is effective for reducing camera shake and moving-subject blurring when taking pictures in low-light conditions.

CHECK

Flash cannot be used in the Natural light mode.

[ BEACH]

Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at beach under strong sunlight.

Photography — Features Advanced

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Contents

OWNER’S MANUAL Warning IMPORTANT EC Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment product In Countries outside the EU: Contents Setting the language, date, and time Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked Adjusting the shot composition Copying the images Rotating the images ([ IMAGE ROTATE]) Trimming the images Set the camera to rMovie mode About this Manual Accessories Included Camera Parts and Features Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Charging the Battery 2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet To power outlet Z<Charging Indicator and Statuses Charging Status Loading the Battery 3 Close the battery cover To remove the battery Loading the Memory Card Protection switch How to replace the Memory Card ZAbout internal memory When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted ZAbout images in the internal memory Turning On and Off 1 [] screen appears when turning the camera on 2 Set the date and time 3 Change the date format APress por qto select the date format BPress nor oto set the format CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings are completed Date format Page Correcting the Date and Time Selecting the Language Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) T button Zoom bar • Focal range • Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) • Max. zoom scale 3× When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard 4 Press the shutter button fully Double beep Halfway pressed ZIndicator lamp display Indicator lamp Display AF/AE lock is useful: 1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. Usingthe Usingthe 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject •AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released •Use AF/AE lock in all Shooting modes to guarantee excellent results Subjects not suitable for autofocus Very shiny subjects such Fast moving subjects as a mirror or car body •Subjects photographed through glass Select the LCD monitor display Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display Text displayed Framing guideline displayed Viewing the Images 1 Zoom in / Zoom out Using (Zoom in) Viewing the Images 2 Display another part of the image Navigation screen (Current displayed image) Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image ZZoom scales the Erasing the Images/Movies Page ErasingErasingthetheImages/Movies Press MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files) Selecting [BACK] returns to Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting ZSpecifying functions using [SHOOTING MENU] (MENU/OK button) Setting the Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Page ZSelecting the exposure time setting Page Page eMacro (Close-up) dSetting the Flash Using 8selects slow shutter speeds of up to 4 seconds In bright scenes, overexposure may occur Effective flash range (: [AUTO]) Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm to 4.0 m (1.6 ft. to 13.1 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 50 cm to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft.) *Self-Timer 2 Take pictures in selected time Using the 2-second self-timer jIncreasing Monitor Brightness Using [SHOOTING MENU] ZList of [SHOOTING MENU] options Menu Functions Settings Factory Page [SHOOTING MENU] Setting the menu (➝p.53) Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Area shot with % [SHOOTING MENU] Available Shooting mode: s(➝p.46) positive (+) compensation negative (–)compensation •Compensation range: –2EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments) Page Page Using [PLAYBACK MENU] [PLAYBACK MENU] Setting the menu (➝p.61) Total number of prints Setting for that frame APress por qto display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF setting BPress nor oto set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed •When DPOF settings were specified on another camera •Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on the same Memory Card •DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies When selecting the [WITH DATE To cancel all DPOF settings: ZuPRINT ORDER (DPOF) To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): Unprotected Protected (Fappears) APress por qto select the protecting/ unprotecting frame (file) BPress MENU/OK to protect/unprotect the currently displayed frame (file) MEMO To stop the procedure midway ZSelecting COPY APress nor oto select [YINTERNAL MEMORY Q\CARD] or [\CARD Q YINTERNAL MEMORY] Page Page Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct direction An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 APress por qto select the rotating frame (file) CPress nor oto select [ IMAGE ROTATE] 1 Select the menu 2 Specify trimming part of image W button (Zoom out) 3 Record the image rRecording Movies rRecording Movies There is no need to hold down the shutter button during recording CHECK Recording movies Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.124) Monaural sound Press MENU/OK to open the [SHOOTING MENU] APress nor oto select [ QUALITY] CPress nor oto change the setting DPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting ZQuality settings in Movie mode wPlaying Back Movies •You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras You can adjust the volume of the movie with FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 APress MENU/OK while playing back movie The movie is paused during playback BPress nor oto adjust the volume [ SET-UP] How to use the [SET-UP]menu (➝p.78) Setting Factory default Explanation Page [ SET-UP] FORMAT] Initializes a Memory Card or internal memory Select this menu to erase all the frames (files) Specifies the language used for LCD monitor <CONT.> <RENEW *Formatted Memory Card or internal memory used for both A and B [RENEW] : Pictures are stored on each Memory Card beginning with a file number Frame number File number Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale ZZoom bar display [OFF] Optical zoom: 3× [ON] The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 8 seconds Pressing any button wakes the camera up The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback mode and Movie mode Use this function to adjust volume while playing back movie FORMAT OK? Place of initialize ERASE ALL DATA[YFORMAT]: Internal memory [\FORMAT]: Memory Card MEMO To restore power to the camera Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.19) 1 Use Time difference function Press nor oto change between [N HOME] and [ILOCAL] To set the time difference, select [ILOCAL]. [NHOME]: Your home time zone 2 Move to [TIME DIFFERENCE] screen Available time setting 3 Set time difference Connecting to a TV Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function APress por qto display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting BPress nor oto set a value Up to 99 sheets are printed To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps Aand B CPress MENU/OK to display the confirm setting Page Disconnecting the printer Connection Camera Installation on a Windows PC 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed by the on-screeninstructions Launching the installer manually ADouble-clickthe [My Computer] icon *Windows XP users should click [My Computer] in the [Start] menu Windows Vista users should click [Computer] in the [Start] menu Installation on a Mac OS Double-click on [Installer for MacOSX] 6 Install FinePixViewer as directed by the on- screen instructions be displayed and the CD-ROMmay not be removed. If this happens, click the Safari icon in the Dock to make 10Select [Other...] from [When a camera is connected, open] 12Select [Quit Image Capture] menu in the [Image Capture] menu Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC •Auto power off is disabled during USB connection •Before replacing the Memory Card, always disconnect the camera from the PC •Always use FinePixViewer to transfer images with voice memos to a PC •Make sure that the USB cable (included) is connected correctly and securely •You can only see images saved on a PC. Save images on a PC Proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” (➝p.100) CAUTION (Mac OS X) Note on disconnecting the camera is not exchanging data •What is explained in [How to Use FinePixViewer] Example: Looking up slide shows AClick [How to Use FinePixViewer] in the FinePixViewer Help menu BClick [Basic Operation] and then click [Slide Show] in the menu that appears Windows Macintosh Installation Software System Expansion Option Accessories Guide •CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the xD-PictureCard™, the SD Memory Card and the Internal Memory ZHandling Memory Card •The use of xD-PictureCards is recommended with FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 MEMO Type M and H of xD-PictureCard •Type M Warning Displays Warning Displays • The Memory Card format is incorrect • The Memory Card is damaged camera checked at FUJIFILM Corporation (➝p.16) [TOO MANY FRAMES] by date sorting sorting • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection (➝p.66) [rCAN NOT ROTATE] J12 The camera is not connected to a PC or printer Check that your PC or printer is turned on Displayed for PictBridge Troubleshooting ZShooting Wait until the charging is completed before pressing the shutter button Cannot use the The Shooting mode is set to , or ZPlaying back ZConnecting ZOthers Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily the battery and try again buttons on the Specifications Digital zoom Aperture Focal range (from lens surface) Sensitivity White balance Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec Flash type Auto flash Power Supply and Others Guide to the number of Battery Type Number of frames operation Nominal voltage Nominal capacity Operating temperature Dimensions Mass (Weight) Quality setting Number of recorded pixels Image data size Internal memory Page Explanation of Terms FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Page Page Page Page Page http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html Be sure to read this notes before using ■ Handling the Battery *Conﬁ rm your battery type before reading the following descriptions 1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery